Qing Dynasty Jadeite Ring, Diameter 3.5cm, H. 2.2cm

Carved with green tone jadeite, the ring which is the object wearing on the right thumb when pulling the string of bow has low relief auspicious motifs of fish, lotus leaf, and yu-i. That the ring in later time most often used as an object of evidence of marriage and engagement may be derived the significance of the holding of the bow to imply the bond together between man and woman.

Appraisal Indexes:

1. quality of jade: 10
2. rareness: 8
3. historical and cultural significance: 8
4. workmanship: 10
5. size:5
6. condition: 10

古代玉扳指是由「韘」演變而來的。 《說文解字》雲:「韘，射決也，所以拘弦。